Liam Hemsworth: “I’m Much Happier”

Liam Hemsworth and his Hunger Games co-stars have been busy traveling promoting their movie. On Monday (November 18) – he gave a big smile on the red carpet at the L.A. premiere. Then it was off to New York on Wednesday.

According to US Weekly– he told The Associated Press, “I’m more comfortable in my own skin than I’ve ever been in my whole life. Over the last five years I’ve learned so much. The first few years in LA were really tough and scary, but I had to figure things out for myself.”

“I know I’m a good person and these days I feel like I’m more centered and grounded than I’ve ever been. What I always keep in mind is that I know what the truth is and that’s all that matters.”

The 23-year-old actor credits Jennifer Lawrence for his positive outlook.

He admitted, “For a few years I went down a path where I forgot to be in the moment and enjoy the moment. But being around someone like Jen, who is so honest and laughs all day long, I am forced to be in the right now. I’m much happier.”

Liam also said he’s taken up kickboxing adding, “I don’t fight people. It’s a mental release to go and beat the (expletive) out of a bag for an hour. I read a lot of Zen books. And I grew up surfing, so that has always been my escape.”